NZ alumni as country ambassadors, Korea opens up, and where to get Tokyo-inspired cocktails in Makati MATARIKI Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Tim Given, NZ Ambassador to the Philippines Peter Kell Just last week, Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship Program alumni and current students got together at...
The Manila Prince Hotel by The Mania Hotel has announced its anticipated reopening June 1, 2022. This heralds an exciting new chapter in the property’s history as it establishes itself as a perfect staycation place in the heart of the city. Manila Prince Hotel’s Deluxe Room with a king bed...
Selling coffee branded Philippine-made has become a marketing trend for cafes. It has become a way to appeal to coffee drinkers who want to drink sustainable coffee while supporting the local industry. But selling coffee with Philippine origins comes with a lot of responsibilities, according to Ros...
A luxurious tropical oasis filled with the best chocolate creations the Philippines has to offer After launching its grab-and-go concept store in MoA Square next to Ikea Philippines, award-winning Filipino chocolate brand Auro Chocolate expands its dining service beyond the country with its new...
Finally eating out but still worried it’s not safe enough? Al fresco dining has been the pandemic’s saving grace, providing safe yet enjoyable ways to delight in a good meal, and rediscover the joy of the great outdoors. Most of the time, though, al fresco dining is only available in...
It was going to be only a matter of time before the culinary events and collaborations, that were so much a part of our pre-pandemic life, would make it’s much-anticipated comeback. Those were glory days indeed as there was always something exciting to look forward to. I would read about the...
Cafe Yama brings a taste of Japan to Tagaytay If you ask Filipinos about their dream travel destinations, Japan will definitely be on that list. Mangas have inspired numerous local artists, the country’s beautiful sceneries and culture continue to delight us, and dishes like ramen, tempura, and...
And if you want to have authentic Hong Kong fare in the country, this is the place to visit Hong Kong cuisine is described as a marriage between east and west, as the special administrative region of China was once a British colony, a sprawling international port of commerce. The food is primarily...
Pre-pandemic, whenever I’d visit Hong Kong, if I found myself at the IFC Mall in Central, one regular dining pit stop would be Bangkok’s Greyhound Cafe. A restaurant that featured Thai cuisine, but with a young, hip vibe. It perfectly reflected its provenance of a fashion brand expanding into...
The ultra-wealthy families in the Philippines won't struggle with paying a wealth tax, Partido Lakas ng Masa (PLM) presidential candidate Leodegario “Ka Leody” de Guzman said. Presidential Candidate Leodegario "Ka Leody" De Guzman (Photo from Ka Leody De Guzman FB/ MANILA BULLETIN) “Hindi...
New spots to look forward to Two new food options at SM Aura are the subject of this article. One is the well-travelled Greyhound Cafe, a bastion of Thai cuisine, which finally has a home here in the Philippines, and the second is Est, a Japanese bakery/cafe, that boasts of their famous Castella...
Enjoying art with every sip of your favorite coffee For budding artist Katelyn Ann Miñoso, a no-frills café in Iloilo City is a fitting place for her first solo exhibition that pays homage to the working class. Artist Katelyn Ann Miñoso (right) with Madge Café owner Peter De La Cruz The...
